LF Major Trauma Rehab Coordinator

We are looking for a Rehabilitation Coordinator for the Major Trauma Service at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role is 36 hours per week for a 9‑month maternity cover.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

• Lead coordination of the rehabilitation pathways for all Major Trauma patients admitted to the service.
• Ensure equity and consistency in rehabilitation provision across the major trauma centre, including Critical Care, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and the dedicated Major Trauma Ward.
• Develop early written rehabilitation plans from admission to discharge and work closely with patients and the multidisciplinary team to identify, monitor and achieve patient‑centred goals.
• Track and report on the Scottish Trauma Network key performance indicators.
• Coordinate repatriation of Major Trauma patients to hospitals closer to home, collaborating with other coordinators across Scotland and beyond.

• Senior clinical experience as an Allied Health Professional (AHP) within an acute or rehabilitation speciality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and provide clinical expertise, advising and supporting patients, carers and other health professionals.

This post requires a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the applicant is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before commencing in post.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.